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#96 — The Nature of Consciousness

Making Sense with Sam Harris

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Childhood Revelation

The speaker's childhood innocence was shattered when they discovered a hidden book showcasing atrocities of the Holocaust, ending their idyllic world of cowboys and fairy tales. This revelation led them to question their country's history and the knowledge of their parents and peers, eventually realizing that most people were aware of the Holocaust. This profound childhood experience marked a turning point in their understanding of the world and their place in it.

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